What is the defining characteristic of a Torrens system certificate that makes it legally superior to a standard chain of title analysis?

The defining characteristic of a Torrens system certificate is that it functions as an indefeasible title guaranteed by the government, rather than merely serving as evidence of a historical chain of ownership. In a standard recording system, a chain of title analysis involves tracing the history of every deed and document associated with a property to ensure no gaps or defects exist; this process is retrospective and prone to human er....